By SHARON K. GILBERT April 3, 2009 We believe that the only sure foundation for sustainable globalisation and rising prosperity for all is an open world economy based on market principles, effective regulation, and strong global institutions. –G20 Communique THE WORLD’s major economies met this week, and they have constructedContinue Reading

Assad, left, shown here with Iran’s Ahmadinejad, says he ‘represents Iran’s interests’ in his meetings with Russia. By SHARON K. GILBERT August 21, 2008 WHILE the US media hold their collective breath awaiting Vice Presidential revelations from Obama and McCain, a strategic meeting is taking place in the resort townContinue Reading